Saturday, May 5, 2012

That's Sew Cinematic Inspiration: The Aviator

There's one more 'Sew Cinematic Challenge' outfit I want to make before I tackle my Gilda gown and that's the Aviator dress pictured above. Have you seen the movie 'The Aviator'? It has some fabulous fashions in it. My favourite are those worn by Kate Beckinsale (as Ava Gardner).

Gah! Isn't this dress divine? Ok, I'd love to hear your thoughts about the actual movie. I'll be honest in that I didn't really like it. I felt it painted Howard Hughes in an overly dramatic (as only Hollywood can do it) light. I guess the screenwriting left me wanting a bit more....

Swoon this is going to be amazing, please can you come make my wardrobe for me?! Yeah I like the film just because of who it is about, but it definitely lacks something, realism maybe? but what to expect from Hollywood, plus Beckinsale looks nothing like Ava, she is beautiful though. x

I know I saw the movie, but apparently it didn't make much of an impression on me. I don't care much for DiCaprio, so probably I spent the whole time cringing at his performance. Anyway, I love that dress so much! What a great color combination. I would even add that pretty patterned scarf at the neck, it seems to set the whole thing off perfectly.That is an amazing pattern find. I can hardly wait to see your version!

Personally, I LOVED the movie, but it may be because I have read books about Howard Hughes, Jean Harlow, and Ava Gardner. I love anything that has to do with Old Hollywood star's lives and you can't go wrong with Leonardo Dicaprio :) I cannot wait to see how your dress turns out. You will give Kate Beckinsale a run for her money!!!

I loved the costumes in this film but like you I felt the script was lacking something, it did have some amazing hats in though. I'd love to have a go at making the hat to match this outfit for you, if your interested let me know.

I'm so bummed I wasn't able to participate in this, I really have to catch up with some of the amazing things I've seen!

That looks like just the perfect pattern, it was like it was meant to be! Are you going to change how the sleeves are set in to get that higher almost zig zag look of her dress? I know if anyone would know how, it would be you. :) Either way, I'm sure it'll be awesome!

I haven't seen the movie yet but had been intending to, so I'll approach with some caution...

it's really something isn't it, looking at it I think it's a fabric covered shape rather than felt, so I could have a go in some random fabric and see what I can do, then once you have your fabric for the outfit I could do you one to match. feel free to e mail me if your interested info@bmillinery.com and we can look at having a go.

I loved the costumes but yea the movie was kind of boring. I asked my Grammy if she was going to see it (typically loves historical movies) and she said "Uug I didn't like Howard Hughes then I don't think I want to watch a movie about him." That really made me laugh!